Peanut Butter Honey Oatmeal Cookies
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup peanut butter
- 3/4 cup honey
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 egg whites or 1 whole egg
- 1/4 cup skim milk
- 3 tbsp. canola oil or shortening
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 cups quick cooking uncooked oats
- 1 3/4 cup whole wheat or plain flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 cup golden raisins
- 1/2 cup chopped dry roasted peanuts (optional)
Instructions
In a large bowl, beat together the peanut butter, honey, and sugar till creamy. Beat in egg, milk, vanilla, and oil (or shortening) and mix well. Combine the oats, flour, and baking soda separately, then add to the peanut butter mixture. Mix well; stir in raisins and peanuts. Chill dough at least 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Drop chilled dough by rounded tablespoonsful onto ungreased cookie sheets. Bake 8-10 minutes or until light golden brown. Remove to a wire rack and cool completely. Store tightly covered at room temperature or wrap airtight and freeze.